Indulge in this rich and flavorful Cajun-inspired dish featuring perfectly seared salmon, succulent shrimp, and creamy mashed potatoes, all topped with a decadent garlic cream sauce. A true comfort food masterpiece! 🌟

📌 Ingredients:

For the Salmon & Shrimp:

2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)

½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp olive oil (divided)

2 tsp Cajun seasoning (divided)

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Garlic Cream Sauce:

2 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth (optional, for extra flavor)

½ tsp paprika

1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)

Salt & pepper to taste

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

½ cup heavy cream

4 tbsp butter

Salt & pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions:

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:

Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes).

Drain and mash with heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Keep warm and set aside.

Cook the Salmon & Shrimp:

Season salmon fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the salmon for about 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and cook shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.

Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:

In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add heavy cream, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using) and cook until the sauce thickens.

Assemble & Serve:

Plate the creamy mashed potatoes.

Place the salmon and shrimp over the mashed potatoes.

Pour the garlic cream sauce over the top.

Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.